Jack's back! Jack McCain is the chief forensic scientist for the Australian Federal Police. It's a job that continually throws the worst of human nature his way. A workaholic, he would like to spend some time painting watercolours and having more of a life. But the job, his daughter, and the spectre of his bitter ex-wife all conspire against him. After a phone call from a former police colleague worried that he is the prime suspect in the murder of his estranged wife, Jack finds himself in the car park of a Canberra nightclub looking for clues. After examining the body, Jack is left with more questions than answers. As his investigation continues Jack uses his forensic knowledge and that of his team to put together the clues. But just when it looks like he has a suspect, another murder interrupts him. From the science lab to an agricultural research laboratory and then on to a swingers sex club, Jack McCain is determined to link the pieces and find the crucial evidence that will convict the guilty. 'We skip through her novels with no need to suspend disbelief, enjoying the intricacies of her plotting and trying to outguess her. Not possible your honour.